Drought, Flood, Fire - How Climate Change Contributes to Catastrophes (Hardcover)

Every year, droughts, floods, and fires impact hundreds of millions of people and cause massive economic losses. Climate change is making these catastrophes more dangerous. Now. Not in the future: NOW. This book describes how and why climate change is already fomenting dire consequences, and will certainly make climate disasters worse in the near future. Chris C. Funk combines the latest science with compelling stories, providing a timely, accessible, and beautifully-written synopsis of this critical topic. The book describes our unique and fragile Earth system, and the negative impacts humans are having on our support systems. It then examines recent disasters, including heat waves, extreme precipitation, hurricanes, fires, El Ninos and La Ninas, and their human consequences. By clearly describing the dangerous impacts that are already occurring, Funk provides a clarion call for social change, yet also conveys the beauty and wonder of our planet, and hope for our collective future.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2021
Authors:	Chris C. Funk
Dimensions:	222 x 144 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	332
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-83987-7
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmentalist, conservationist & Green organizations Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental impact of natural disasters & phenomena Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > Global warming Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Social impact of environmental issues > General Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > Personal & public health > Environmental factors
LSN:	1-108-83987-8
Barcode:	9781108839877

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